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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Langford finished the night 1 for 4 with a run scored, while Seager went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, including the game winning run in the Rangers victory.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Members of the Empire’s special Inferno Squad have run-ins with familiar faces like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Verb
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes but will not be running in the Belmont Stakes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Langford finished the night 1 for 4 with a run scored, while Seager went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, including the game winning run in the Rangers victory.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Noun
In the spring run-in, that Everton match delivered the exuberant scene of Max Dowman, 16, running down the pitch to score the second goal into an empty net, the stadium reacting in real time like a Tour de France crowd hollering home the yellow jersey at the top of Mont Ventoux.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Members of the Empire’s special Inferno Squad have run-ins with familiar faces like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Gledhill was arrested and transported to Van Nuys Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of murder.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested Thursday following an investigation into financial exploitation involving elderly victims.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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According to background details presented by prosecutors, the deadly encounter was sparked by a dispute over seating at the track meet.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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In April, Ukraine actually took back more land than Russia seized for the first time since 2024.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Metcalf's father has condemned those who have seized on the race of the teenagers after the killing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Barron wondered what she was supposed to do when her son’s friends came over.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Mostly to the adults who came over for dinner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Follow Kate and Rani’s lead and head to Amazon to pick up the Sweed Beauty Le Lipstick now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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With sunrise on Friday teams from Blue Origin, the US Space Force, and NASA will be able to begin more thoroughly assessing the damage to Blue Origin’s facilities and begin picking up pieces of the rocket.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Private lenders aren’t filling the gap Direct lenders, the private credit funds that might once have stepped in, are backing away too.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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